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Matt goes to see Rush in Chciago; World Cup final; war updates; Jessica Denson of Remove the Regime joins to discuss the personal sacrifices of Air Force Maj. Jason Watson; Andy Burnham is the new UK prime minister; Ely cancels blueberry festival amid wildfire tragedies; Tom Homan denies mistakes were made by ICE; Mike Lindell;…

Erin Murphy assumed office in the Minnesota State Senate on January 5, 2021. She previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. She was a 2018 Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota, but lost in the primary. Murphy was born March 13, 1960. She received a Bachelor of Science in nursing…

Jessica Denson is the founder of the Removal Coalition, a grassroots movement empowering activists to be explicit about demanding impeachment and removal of the illegal Trump administration.  As one of the earliest Trump whistleblowers, her years of legal activism led to the invalidation of all 2016 Trump campaign NDAs.  Over the past year and a half…

Bruce Klopfleisch, host of Politics Matters, fills in for Matt today. On the show: Recapping trump’s “speech”; tech costs spiking thanks to AI; signs of authoritarianism; yet more ICE shootings; thoughts on trump endorsing Mike Lindell; 103 Democrats vote against giving financial aid to Israel; the feds are finally releasing evidence to MN after ICE…

Philip Anthony and Austin fill in for Matt. Trump plans address on “election security”; Matt from Downright Upright calls into the show; fallout from Lindsey Graham’s death; E. Jean Carroll receives money from Trump judgment; wildfire smoke; stomach bug.

Trump approval continues to be competely nonexistent; Dr. Joe Eastman updates on disease modeling; Rochester woman arrested again; Mike Lindell endorsed; wildfire; GOP auditor primary race; Daylight Savings Time legilsation again.

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who provides updates on COVID, flu, and other outbreaks on the Matt McNeil Show.

Democratic responses to Graham’s death; E. Jean Carroll receives the $6 million judgement against Trump; war updates; Reflecting Pool update; Trump will start his all-out war on the midterms soon; ICE kills a man in Maine; stomach-bug bacteria; Patrick Coolican’s Tueaday visit; the future of St. Anthony Falls; possible arrests after fireworks aimed at Sen.…

Brett has our weekly interview with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about Patrick’s column on Judge Patrick Schiltz not bending the knee to the Trump administration, the feds turning over evidence in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and Kendall Qualls’s campaign having a photoshop issues. Read more…

War updates; death of Lindsey Graham; author Daniel Squadron joins the show; heat wave; the US Senate race and rural Minnesota; DHS habds over Good and Pretti materials to the state; road rage shooting.

Daniel Squadron is a former aide to Senator Chuck Schumer, former New York State Senator, and co-founder of The States Project. Next Chapter Bookr is proud to present, in partnership with AM950, a reading with Daniel Squadron, author of The Fourth Branch! Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5 PM! 38 Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN 55105.

All the new State Fair foods; war updates in Iran and the 2022 gas price scam; Republican lawmakers manufacture outrage over the WNBA; Trump’s plot to cancel the 2026 election; the suspicious death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells; Republicans trying to sound like Dems behind closed doors; Flanagan vs. Craig endorsements;

White knight Republicans go after the WNBA; war updates; MN Secretary of State Steve Simon; all the new State Fair foods; Ms. Rachel counters Trump’s racist attack on local kindergartners; MAGA is just racism.

Steve Simon is Minnesota's 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and as Minnesota's chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota.

Trump ordered to pay Carroll; what a mess this administration is; MAGA woman chargwd with murdering her children after she blamed vaccines for their deaths; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; MAGA voters don’t realize there are consequences for their actions; feds show little interest in Minnesota election security; agriculture.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics.

US quietly sent packing at World Cup; New York City building at risk of collapse; Republicans even more pessimistic on their chances; Mitch McConnell’s status continues to be hidden; today’s war updates; the schism between MAGA and the rest of society; Rochester woman arrested for vandalism; Michelle Griffith is this week’s Reformer guest; local news…

Brett was joined by Minnesota Reformer writer Michelle Griffith to talk about some of her latest stories, including property tax issues for Mike Lindell and the feds bringing charges against 14 anti-ICE protestors. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/06/records-show-mike-lindell-owes-48000-in-property-taxes-he-says-he-paid-up/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/01/14-minnesota-anti-ice-protesters-plead-not-guilty-to-federal-charges/

Shady restaurant; soccer controversy; Great American State Fair was a cluster; moderate Democrats flail at success of Democratic Socialists; some reports indicating McConnell is brain dead; war updaes; boy hospitalized after going under at Minnehaha Falls; Demuth’s biggest campaign benefactor; what voting Republican gets you; gun homicides down but suicides up.

Matt is tired of moderate Democrats; war updates; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; 4th of July activity ideas; state court will hear arguments over swimming pool regulations; affirmation of transgender sports ban; Fosston tries to regain control of its hospital; Monsanto immunity.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics.

Brett Johnson was joined by Jay Boller of the Racket MN to talk about some of the news they have been following from their Flyover Roundup, including endorsements in the US Senate race, how Heritage Park became a failed experiment in Minneapolis public housing, AI in restaurant advertising and more. Read more at: https://racketmn.com/how-heritage-park-became-a-squalid-failed-experiment-in-minneapolis-public-housing

Voyageurs National Park; today’s Supreme Court rulings on the 14th Amendment, transgender athletes, and campaign finance limits; war updates; Brett has Jay Boller from Racket MN for this week’s interview; Northfield Pride event; media inconsistency.

“Freedom 250” cluster; Matt shares a heartbreaking update; Supreme Court rulings released today’s war updates; extreme heat today and this week; Matt’s cabin time and some people waking up to what mining means to the BWCA; GOP lieutenant governor candidate was involvwd in 1/6; Dominion ends lawsuit against Lindell; Lavender Magazine folds.

The Matt McNeil Show Live from Pride With Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan and State Senator John Marty (DFL 40) 6.28

Matt was joined by Lt. Gov. and US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan live at the AM950 booth at Twin Cities Pride 2026! They discuss her Senate campaign, highlighting the contrast between her and Angie Craig. Flanagan also addresses the importance of protecting LGBTQ+ rights and outlines her campaign’s goal to connect with voters door-to-door before…

Patti Vasquez fills in for Matt today. Rep. Tom Emmer goes full nuclear racism; Rob Held talks about ICE activity; Patti reflects about Pride and shares some of her own personal stories; John Fugelsang.

Brett Johnson fills in for Matt today. On the show: The future of your retirement and why it’s on the ballot this fall; the looming 2034 Social Security deadline; new AI gatekeepers in Medicare healthcare; upcoming massive overhauls to the federal student loan system; the predatory nature of student debt crushing older borrowers; a federal…

Philip Anthony fills in for Matt today.Trump does a 180 on affordable housing, demanding the SAVE Act first; Refkecting Pool boondoggle; Mayor Mamdani; Pete Hegseth; Gordie Howe bridge; keeping Social Security solvent.

Philip Anthony is in for Matt today. Philip welcomes Zach Randles-Friedman for a conversation to start the show; former California Governor Jerry Brown’s canoe theory; comparing the MOU to JCPOA deal; baseball talk; government attacks on perceived left-leaning media; SAVE Act and ICE at polls; America’s 250th birthday.

Bruce Klopfleish fills in for Matt today. Social Security “reform”; Oklahoma rejects minimum wage increases at the ballot box; more corruption updates from the Trump administration; a look at the Republican side of the governor’s race; health insurance costs increasing; state charges against ICE agent who flashed gun in Richfield; The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 22, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt today. On the show: Juneteenth and Obama Center opening; flawed Iran deal; gerrymandering updates; extreme wealth inequality and a millionaire Congress; Medicare for All backlash; Appleton private prison reopening and industry horrors; 15 people charged by the regime; feds try flimsy charges vs. MN ICE protestors; The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 19, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Obama’s Presidential Center opens in Chicago; Trump looks very unwell at G7; war updates; baseball and pride nights; California wealth tax reaches needed signature threshold; DFL Chair Richard Carlbom returns for a quick hit; Grandma’s Marathon; what are the media obligations to report on facts; DOJ’s flimsy charges against protestors; proposed oil pipeline near Pipestone;… The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 18, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Richard has spent 20 years organizing, raising resources, and crafting authentic messages that connect with voters, from managing tough elections to leading the historic Vote No campaign for marriage equality. Together, we will continue building a party that unites and inspires Minnesotans—and wins! The post Richard Carlbom with Matt – June 18, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Oklahoma votes down minimum wage increase; “agreement” to end the war; Jeff Stein returns today; new flag poll; Klobuchar declining to endorse in Craig/Flanagan race. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 17, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – June 17, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Chick-fil-A falls from top spot of fast food chain rankings; algae blooms in Trump’s refurbished reflecting pool; the war’s effects on the ag sector; Operation Cluster; a tale of two different stories; Patrick Coolican returns to the studio today; federal charges afainst ICE protestors. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 16, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Brett was joined by the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican, for their weekly Tuesday conversation. They talked about where people detained by ICE ended up during Operation Metro Surge, the feds charging anti-ICE activists and thoughts on the one year anniversary of the assassination of Melissa Hortman. Read more about what they talked… The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (6/16/26) first appeared on AM 950.

UFC fight at the White House and the Armageddon principle; war updates; transit ridership up and Highway 65 construction begins; Special Olympics comes to town; Minnesota DNR issues; chargers dismissed against anti-ICE protestor. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 15, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Mass shooting in west Texas; Operation Cluster; Elon Musk becomes a trillionaire; DFL chair Richard Carlbom talks about the memory and legacy of Speaker Melissa Hortman; aftermath of the guilty plea of the assassin; Williams Arena naming rights sold; drunk driver spared prison for killing pedestrian; Trump goes on another racist rant. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 12, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Richard has spent 20 years organizing, raising resources, and crafting authentic messages that connect with voters, from managing tough elections to leading the historic Vote No campaign for marriage equality. Together, we will continue building a party that unites and inspires Minnesotans—and wins! The post Richard Carlbom with Matt – June 12, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Today’s war insanity; 2025 secret meeting of White House staffers over Epstein files; World Cup and sports roundup; Boelter pleads guilty and Matt’s thought on the DOJ’s decision to abandon the death penalty; update on ICE agent charged in Richfield; Wisconsin resturant gets flack for claiming it prefers male employees. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 11, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Keeping Democrats from screwing this up; today’s war updates; Jeff Stein; McLeoud County sheriff’s deputy charged in bar fight; previewing the Gaily Show’s conversation with Sec. Steve Simon; Forest Service cuts; Republicans doing an about face on fraud; Republicans target roadless rule. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 10, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – June 10, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Trump’s appearance at the Knicks game; war updates; California elections; standoff in Minneapolis; Patrick Coolican is back with Brett this week; updating a hostage situation in south Minneapolis; Alpha News tried to buy the Star Tribune; DOJ tries to increase pressure on Minnesota politicians over fraud. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Brett has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They talked about how ICE finally released Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who had been pleading for medical treatment for a large ovarian cyst since being arrested by immigration agents in Minnesota in February. Plus Patrick shares his thoughts on Star Tribune layoffs and Alpha… The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (6/9/26) first appeared on AM 950.

The changes to our AM950 music, plus a special Matt track; Scott Pelley details his final days at CBS; war updates; MAGA candidate falls out of LA Mayor race; events happening across town this weekend; University of Minnesota issues; no death penalty option for Hortman and Hoffman assassin; Appleton, MN prison; “Rocco” files to run. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 8, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

The Chicago Bears possibly moving to NW Indiana; updates on operation Cluster; trump’s deteriorating health; investigative reporter Andy Mannix from Pro Publica joins; Edina bears!; Elliott Engen drops bid for auditor; MN Republican Governor candidates LOVE trump; could Appleton get an ICE facility The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 5, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Matt was joined by investigative reporter Andy Mannix from Pro Publica. They talk about his recent report titled, “In This Church, Child Sexual Abuse Has Gone Unchecked for So Long That It Spans Generations.” Read it at: https://www.propublica.org/article/old-apostolic-lutheran-church-generational-sexual-abuse The post Matt McNeil with Andy Mannix of Pro Publica (6/6/26) first appeared on AM 950.

Matt debunks false Republican claims that separation of state and religion is a myth;Operation Cluster; Jacob Morrison of Valley Labor Report is live in studio; Rich Eberwein of Heartland Signal also stops by; Minneapolis continues to lack leadership on Floyd Square; Michael Brodkorb joins to talk politics. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 4, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

I'm Michael Brodkorb. I'm a husband and a father. I work in communications, media, and research. I ran a marathon. I rescued ducklings from a sewer. I also wrote an award-winning true-crime book. Overall, I've done some bad – I've done some good. If you follow my website for updates, you'll learn about both. The post Michael Brodkorb with Matt – June 4, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.